Electrical Bus Generator for Multi-Output Power and Thermal Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical generators are limited in their ability to simultaneously output different types of electrical power, and they lack the capability to provide a thermal control fluid for thermal management of external components.
Innovation Solution
The electrical generator is designed to output multiple types of electrical power, including modulated and synchronous alternating current, as well as direct current, and it incorporates a thermal control system that can produce a thermal control fluid for cooling or heating external components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate electrical generators are used to power different components requiring different types of electrical power, then each component can receive its required power type, but the number of devices and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical generator is designed with a single engine that can simultaneously output multiple types of electrical power (synchronous AC, modulated AC, and DC) through a common electrical bus and power conversion components. This multi-functional design allows one generator to replace multiple separate generators, reducing system complexity while maintaining the ability to power diverse components with different power requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The generator employs power conversion components that can segment the power output into different types (synchronous, modulated, and DC) from a single engine source. This segmentation capability allows different portions of the power output to be tailored to specific component requirements while maintaining a unified power source
2Device complexity
If a single electrical generator outputs only one type of electrical power, then the generator design is simpler, but it cannot simultaneously power components requiring different types of electrical power
Solution Approach 1:
The generator incorporates a universal power conversion system with a common electrical bus that can simultaneously provide synchronous AC power, modulated AC power, and DC power from a single engine. This multi-functional architecture enables the generator to adapt to various power requirements without increasing the number of engine units, maintaining design simplicity while expanding power output capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The power conversion components can change the electrical parameters (frequency, voltage, current type) of the power output to match different component requirements. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the single generator can output different types of electrical power (synchronous, modulated, DC) as needed, maintaining versatility without requiring multiple fixed-design generators
3Adaptability or versatility
If thermal control is added to the electrical generator, then thermal management capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal control system is merged with the electrical generator by integrating the heat exchanger and thermal control components into the existing generator structure. The thermal control fluid system is combined with the electrical power conversion system, allowing thermal management functionality to be added without requiring completely separate thermal control equipment, thus reducing the overall increase in system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables the simultaneous powering of components with different electrical power requirements and provides effective thermal management, enhancing the versatility and efficiency of the electrical generator in various applications.
Implementation Method 1
an electrical generating element connected to the mechanical output, the electrical generating element is configured to generate an alternating current
Implementation Method 2
a power converter electrically connected to the electrical generating element and receiving the alternating current therefrom, the power converter is configured to convert the alternating current to a direct current
Implementation Method 3
a heat exchanger through which the thermal control fluid is directed to adjust the temperature of the thermal control fluid
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AI summary
An electrical generator that is configured to simultaneously output different types of electrical power so that electrically powered components that require different types of electrical power can be simultaneously powered by the electrical generator. The electrical generator can be used at any location where electrically powered components that require different types of electrical power are utilized. Instead of or in addition to outputting different types of electrical power, the electrical generator can also be configured to output at least one type of electrical power as well as a cooling liquid for use in cooling an external heat generating component.